A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the starsAfter the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated h...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Watch how Mackenzie Dern nearly submits Gillian Robertson with face-reddening choke to retain UFC 330 title; check viral videoMackenzie Dern successfully defended her strawweight championship at UFC 330. She secured a unanimous decision victory against challenger G...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Govt mulls single-window clearance for space sectorThe government is actively considering a single-window system designed for space sector approvals, aiming to enhance efficiency in business...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Mending a torn relationshipSustainable living has to privilege thrift over convenience, with personal effort
14 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
In the 1930s, just 9 to 20 foreign ant queens apparently stowed away on a ship; their descendants now infest more than 367 million U.S. acresA few fire ant queens arriving in Mobile, Alabama, in the 1930s established a widespread infestation. These invasive insects now infest ove...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Scientists uncover an impossible giant 'Red Dot' in deep space—and what's inside is terrifyingAstronomers found an unusual object, MoM-BH*-1, in the early cosmos. This object is believed to be the universe's first identified 'black h...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Red Tape ordered to pay Rs 26,000 compensation after Gurgaon man asked to pay extra Rs 30 for carry bagsA consumer commission found Red Tape guilty of unfair trade practices. The footwear brand charged a customer thirty rupees for three shoppi...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
In 2024, Australian scientists reported fitting five parrots with tracking devices; within 48 hours, the birds had removed every oneIn a fascinating study, scientists attached GPS devices to five wild little corellas in South Australia, only to find all were removed with...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
What’s a black hole star? Astronomers spot a strange red object bigger than our entire solar systemBlack Hole Star Discovery: Astronomers using Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered a new type of cosmic object called a “bl...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
In the 1860s, America introduced burning bush as an ornamental; birds later helped spread it into forests across 21 invaded statesThe burning bush, native to Asia, became well-liked for its vibrant autumn hues. Birds transport its seeds, helping it escape confined land...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
German Proverb of the Day: “Little children, little troubles; big children, big troubles.” A timeless lesson on growing upGerman Proverb of the Day: Parental worries change as children grow from little ones to independent adults. Young children present immediat...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: The hidden role of food in India's fight against British ruleIndependence Day 2026: Chapatis secretly moved across India, alarming British officials before the 1857 uprising. Later, Tiranga Barfi symb...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Euro zone bonds little changed as oil prices steadyEuro zone bond yields showed little movement on Thursday, coinciding with steady oil prices. Recent U.S. inflation data has lessened the ma...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Psychology explains why seeing ‘Typing…’ can trigger overthinking, make uncertainty harder to tolerate and leave you imagining what the other person might be thinkingThe "typing…" indicator can create anxiety due to intolerance of uncertainty. This psychological trait makes unpredictable situations diffi...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Fed may talk less and let markets lead. That could spell more volatility for IndiaUS Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh’s push to reduce forward guidance and shrink the Fed’s balance sheet could increase global market vola...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Once known as ‘Little Taiwan,’ this Chinese fishing village was home to 2,000 people, now a ghost town 40 miles from ShanghaiHoutouwan, a former prosperous fishing village, now stands abandoned and overgrown with vegetation. Residents left due to limited transport...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
James Webb may have found the universe's first monster stars—and they could explain how giant black holes were bornNew research suggests Webb's mysterious red dots are colossal monster stars. These stars weigh up to 100,000 times the Sun's mass. Violent ...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST